You bring up a very underacknowledged point of view. Sadly, I cannot speak to the author's choices but I can commiserate with your situation and feelings. I hope you can find books that are a better fit for your family!Kendra M Parker wrote: ↑11 May 2018, 12:30 This sounds like a lovely and fun book, but I find myself frustrated with the sense that someone who adopted or fostered the twins must necessarily be rather cruel. It is sadly a common stereotype in literature, but I hate to see it since I am someone who adopted two kids. That quickly puts me in a position where I don’t think I could read this with my kids since that sort of picture tends to harm the trust I work so hard to build with my kids. Maybe I could find a way to align myself with the Frog Hotel itself, but even that has its own issues in helping my kids relate to this story. At any rate, that is not your fault as the reviewer, and I’m sure the author simply needed a reason for these kids to want to run away and stay away. Still, I wish that some other reason could have been found. The joy and whimsy that you describe sound like so much fun. Thank you for your review! It’s great to know a little bit about what is in a book before I tackle it with my kids.
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I'm not sure this would be a great inclusion for your study. Only the first chapter really alludes to the negative in life and the rest is mostly small references to "we don't want to go back."Delilish6 wrote: ↑11 May 2018, 18:59 Based on the analytical prospective of the book it seems more like a child's nightmare. Although, the primary focus of the story's title portraiture of frogs, the truth has been unfolded by the nature of neglect and child punishment. However, for a psychotherapist who needs a psychology thriller to review for research this book very well maybe ideal. Although, I would consider reading it, in a personal prompt I would prefer another story plot. (Interest review post)
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You know, I'm not exactly sure why the author chose frogs. She doesn't really reference them in any ways aside from the title and the frog who leads them to the hotel? I'm chalking it up to the simplicity of a children's plot?Miriam Molina wrote: ↑12 May 2018, 17:51 Frogs? These slimy creatures do not enthrall me, although I admit that Kermit has a huge following, and at least one of them could be a prince!
The author seems to have succeeded with the story though, considering your enthusiastic response. I enjoyed your happy review, NL Hartje!
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Thanks Vickie! I hope you do read it, it was an incredibly fast read and I'd love to hear another opinion!Vickie Noel wrote: ↑14 May 2018, 12:43 I'm already in love with this book, I honestly can't see any reason why it won't be added to my shelf this very minute. The fact that the illustrations were creative and detailed, adding to the overall enjoyment of the book, is a huge incentive for me. Thanks for the awesome review.
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Oooh yes, I think this is definitely nieces and nephews worthyKat Berg wrote: ↑14 May 2018, 15:17 The cover of this book is delightful, and I am glad that the inside is a match! I love well-written children's books, and I like to pass them on. I will have to check this one out and see if my numerous nieces, nephews, and god-children would appreciate it. Thanks for the review.
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Cute things like:
-must have at least 9hrs of sleep at night
-must have a rest time during the day
-must spend as much time outdoors as possible
-read whatever books they find in their room
-learn chess on rainy days
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Yes to this. I couldn't agree more.Dragonfly6 wrote: ↑16 May 2018, 01:58 I often think artwork can be a detriment with a good book. We are better off using our imaginations to create the pictures.
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In fact, this really does sound like Narnia/Alice in Wonderland, and I feel that this book might make great presents for my younger cousins!NL Hartje wrote: ↑09 May 2018, 20:21
Continually searching to escape their cycle of sadness, they acknowledge a whim one afternoon and decide to follow a loudly croaking frog down an unfamiliar path. As the mysterious amphibian begins to glow and hop faster, Calverd and Doclad chase it through a haze and stumble upon a twinkling hotel in the middle of a meadow.
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You're right, following the frog is very Alice-like! I never made that connection!gen_g wrote: ↑20 May 2018, 22:47In fact, this really does sound like Narnia/Alice in Wonderland, and I feel that this book might make great presents for my younger cousins!NL Hartje wrote: ↑09 May 2018, 20:21
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I'd love to hear your comments if you end up reading it!Jaime Lync wrote: ↑21 May 2018, 00:31 Awesome review for a seemingly awesome book. I definitely want to read this. Thanks for sharing.
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Wouldn't I want me some of that? I sure wouldn't mind locating that hotel... As a person though, not a frog
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Thank you for those wishes. It turns out that I happened to stumble on one with my latest book. Yay for better representations of adoption!NL Hartje wrote: ↑20 May 2018, 13:42You bring up a very underacknowledged point of view. Sadly, I cannot speak to the author's choices but I can commiserate with your situation and feelings. I hope you can find books that are a better fit for your family!Kendra M Parker wrote: ↑11 May 2018, 12:30 This sounds like a lovely and fun book, but I find myself frustrated with the sense that someone who adopted or fostered the twins must necessarily be rather cruel. It is sadly a common stereotype in literature, but I hate to see it since I am someone who adopted two kids. That quickly puts me in a position where I don’t think I could read this with my kids since that sort of picture tends to harm the trust I work so hard to build with my kids. Maybe I could find a way to align myself with the Frog Hotel itself, but even that has its own issues in helping my kids relate to this story. At any rate, that is not your fault as the reviewer, and I’m sure the author simply needed a reason for these kids to want to run away and stay away. Still, I wish that some other reason could have been found. The joy and whimsy that you describe sound like so much fun. Thank you for your review! It’s great to know a little bit about what is in a book before I tackle it with my kids.
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So good to hear! You should share the title. There may be others in your spot!Kendra M Parker wrote: ↑21 May 2018, 06:00Thank you for those wishes. It turns out that I happened to stumble on one with my latest book. Yay for better representations of adoption!NL Hartje wrote: ↑20 May 2018, 13:42You bring up a very underacknowledged point of view. Sadly, I cannot speak to the author's choices but I can commiserate with your situation and feelings. I hope you can find books that are a better fit for your family!Kendra M Parker wrote: ↑11 May 2018, 12:30 This sounds like a lovely and fun book, but I find myself frustrated with the sense that someone who adopted or fostered the twins must necessarily be rather cruel. It is sadly a common stereotype in literature, but I hate to see it since I am someone who adopted two kids. That quickly puts me in a position where I don’t think I could read this with my kids since that sort of picture tends to harm the trust I work so hard to build with my kids. Maybe I could find a way to align myself with the Frog Hotel itself, but even that has its own issues in helping my kids relate to this story. At any rate, that is not your fault as the reviewer, and I’m sure the author simply needed a reason for these kids to want to run away and stay away. Still, I wish that some other reason could have been found. The joy and whimsy that you describe sound like so much fun. Thank you for your review! It’s great to know a little bit about what is in a book before I tackle it with my kids.
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